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. 1977 Jul;69(1):75-82.
doi: 10.1111/1523-1747.ep12497887.

A key to the classification of cutaneous mechanoreceptors

K W Horch, R P Tuckett, P R Burgess
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A key to the classification of cutaneous mechanoreceptors

K W Horch et al. J Invest Dermatol. 1977 Jul.
Free article

Abstract

The cutaneous mechanoreceptors of the cat can be assigned to one of 11 groups by using physiologic tests performed with hand-held stimulators. The method of classification is described, and the validity and utility of this classification scheme are discussed.

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